Sarah Weir shares that although the situation we currently find ourselves in is one the world has never encountered before, much of it feels so very familiar to a family who has experienced childhood cancer.

The facts about childhood cancer are heartbreaking. But there is hope in the Zero Childhood Cancer Program, which is touted as the most ambitious childhood cancer initiative ever undertaken in Australia.

As we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2020, we meet a scientist who is making her mark in cancer research through her role working on the most exciting and innovative childhood cancer research initiative ever undertaken in Australia.

Bold scientific research is vital so more children survive their cancer diagnosis and thrive. Clinical trials are the key to testing the latest treatment options for the 950 Australian kids diagnosed each year.

For a long time the kids' cancer medical community has appreciated the powerful effect of caring for emotional well-being throughout and following treatment, not only for the patient but also for their family.

A growing number of children with cancer are receiving the news that their families long for – a future free of this heartbreaking disease, but this potentially life-saving research isn't possible without funding.

Striving for CAR-T cell therapy to be part of standard care for kids with cancer and stands to eventually enable cost-effective treatment of children and adults with leukaemia and lymphomas in Australia.